Fixed Width of Rights-of-Way for National and Provincial Roads
- Rights-of-way for national and provincial roads constructed through public domain are fixed at 60 meters in width.
- This measure aims to preserve natural timber growth along the roads and to allow for roadside planting and beautification.
Special Provision for Forested Areas
- In areas naturally forested and possessing aesthetic or scientific value, the rights-of-way to be reserved shall be at least 120 meters wide.
- This larger reservation ensures the protection of these sensitive and valuable ecological zones alongside road development.
Rights-of-Way for Town Sites
- Principal streets within town sites located on public lands shall have rights-of-way fixed at 60 meters wide.
- Other streets in these town sites should have a minimum rights-of-way width of 15 meters.
Purpose and Policy
- The Order embodies policies supporting environmental preservation and urban planning through appropriate sizing of land reserved for roads and streets.
- It emphasizes a balance between infrastructural development and the conservation of natural and scenic resources.
Administrative Details
- The Order was signed in Manila on August 5, 1940, by President Manuel L. Quezon, with Jorge B. Vargas as Secretary to the President.
- It thereby legally modifies the previous regulations established under Executive Order No. 47.